Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Asthma Flashcards by Jacob Winegardner | Brainscape

Q

What are the ABC’s of medicine?

- What type of disease is asthma?

A

Airway, breathing, circulation

- Inflammatory

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Which PFT’s constitute spirometry?

- How is spirometry done?

A

FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC

- Tests are done before and after administration of a short-acting bronchodilator

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